Horror Films & Books for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with a selection of horror titles. Black Horror is rich with themes reflecting the experience of Black communities. The significance of family. The role of storytelling. … Continued
Books Like Wakanda Forever
If you’re on the waiting list for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, here are some books to tide you over until your copy arrives! You can sign up for a free … Continued
Teen Rom-Com Titles by Black Authors
Need to defrost an icy heart while waiting for Spring to arrive? A good Rom-Com might do the trick! The following Teen titles are sweet, funny, and feature Black protagonists written by Black authors. Try a book from the list or ask your favorite librarian for more romance recommendations.
Graphic Novels by Black Creators
Graphic novels remain an incredibly popular format among young readers. Their rich, vivid imagery supports reading comprehension. The text often includes challenging vocabulary. Reluctant readers can find them more approachable … Continued
2023 Celebration of Seeds Book List
It’s planting season! For the eleventh year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has partnered with Grow Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to bring you the Celebration of Seeds. We’re … Continued
Children’s Folk & Fairy Tales for Black History Month
Everyone loves a fairy tale. Heroes, villains, monsters and magic! The following titles feature enchanting stories and spellbinding artwork from Black authors and illustrators. From American tall tales to African … Continued
Hope in Hard Times: Historical Fiction for Black History Month
While not ignoring or shying away from the harsh realities of life for Black people in past decades, the books on this list make sure to represent the hopes and … Continued
Teen Fiction for Black History Month
Poetry, art, history and fiction blend together in these titles for teens. Some explore contemporary issues and experiences while others illuminate the past. For more titles focused on Black history … Continued
Children’s Fiction for Black History Month
From board books that celebrate the many shades of Black skin to novels that recount the history of struggles past and present, the stories below offer glimpses into the lives … Continued
Fantasies & Futures for Black History Month
One of the gifts of reading science fiction and fantasy is that it can show characters in alternate futures, finding paths of change and resistance in terrible circumstances. It can … Continued